Stand-in India skipper Bumrah in 'deep water' against England
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is relishing the challenge of being in "deep water" against revitalised England.
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India vs England: First-time Captain Jasprit Bumrah Gives MS Dhoni's Example Ahead Of England Test
India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah is relishing the challenge of being in "deep water" against revitalised England. Bumrah has replaced regular skipper Rohit Sharma for the long-delayed fifth Test at Edgbaston after the opener was ruled out on Thursday with a bout of Covid-19. The fast bowler has been preferred as captain to Virat Kohli, even though the former India skipper is in the squad. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been named as Bumrah's vice-captain at Edgbaston.
India vs England, 5th Test: Change in opposition doesn't change our approach, says Ben Stokes
Under Brendon McCullum's guidance and Stokes' aggressive captaincy, a 'new-look' England swept New Zealand 3-0 in their last series at home, just days back. India are leading the series 2-1 and the 31-year-old all-rounder expressed confidence of squaring the series.
India vs England 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah To Lead India In Rohit Sharma's Absence, Rishabh Pant Named Vice-Captain
Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in the rescheduled fifth Test against England in Edgbaston, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed through an official release on Thursday. The series decider begins in Birmingham on Friday. There was suspense over Rohit Sharma's availability after head coach Rahul Dravid told the media that he was not yet "ruled out" on Wednesday. The announcement that Bumrah will lead in Rohit's absence came just moments ahead of the captain's press conference on the eve of the match. Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain for the match.
India vs England: Wasim Jaffer Names His India XI For Edgbaston Test, Omits Fast Bowling All-Rounder
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finally put an end to the suspense surrounding India captain Rohit Sharma's availability for the Edgbaston Test vs England. A BCCI release on Thursday stated that Rohit had returned a positive COVID-19 test on Thursday morning and as a result paceman Jasprit Bumrah was going to lead India in the match, with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Immediately after the release was sent, former India opening batter Wasim Jaffer put out a tweet with his India playing XI for the match.
India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah's India ready to face England 2.0
India were leading the five-match series 2-1 when multiple Covid-19 cases in their camp led to the postponement of the final game which was a part of the World Test Championship.
India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah to lead India after Rohit Sharma ruled out due to Covid-19
Rohit Sharma has been ruled out due to Covid-19. Bumrah will be the first pacer since Kapil Dev to captain India in Test cricket. India lead the five-match series 2-1. Friday's match should have been played in Manchester last September only to be postponed just hours before the scheduled start because of Covid-19 concerns in the India camp.
Rohit ruled out with COVID-19, Bumrah to lead India v England
BIRMINGHAM : India captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the rescheduled fifth test against England beginning on Friday and seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side instead, the touring team said on Thursday.